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Jun- 2024 -

24 June

KNDS, Leonardo Cancel Battle Tank, IFV Partnership

KNDS and Leonardo have called off a potential partnership to develop Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks and a new infantry fighting vehicle.

17 June

DOD Contracts

US expeditionary unmanned surface vessel

Joe Saballa

US Awards $984M Naval Drone Contract to 49 Firms

The US has awarded $982 million in contracts to 49 defense and technology firms to develop systems for its current and future unmanned surface vehicles.

11 June

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo to Supply Laser Systems for US Military Aircraft

Leonardo DRS has secured a contract to provide its Quantum Cascade Laser solution for US military aircraft.

6 June

Europe

An AW149 Helicopter is seen in the middle of production. It has incomplete parts, but the shape of the front of the aircraft already resembles that of a usual helicopter. Wires and exposed framework are seen on the vehicle. A worker wearing a blue shirt is seen coming up out of its roof. Other personnel are seen in the far back in what appears to be an office space with desks and cubicles.

Juster Domingo

Leonardo Opens AW149 Helicopter Production Line in Poland

Leonardo has opened a production line for the Polish Armed Forces' AW149 helicopters in Świdnik, southeastern Poland.

May- 2024 -

23 May

Technology

A Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing System (LINAPS) capability is seen with its screen displaying various details about its weapon's positioning (eastings, northings, height, zone, etc.). The screen has 32 buttons on its frame. Various mechanisms are seen on the back of the system. The whole unit is painted grayish green.

Juster Domingo

Leonardo Signs Italy, UK Artillery Pointing System Supply Deals

Leonardo has signed contracts with Italy and the UK to supply their forces with its Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing System (LINAPS).

13 May

Business

Joe Saballa

Fincantieri Acquires Leonardo’s Undersea Weapons Unit for $447M

Italian shipbuilding firm Fincantieri has announced its acquisition of Leonardo’s underwater armament systems unit for $447 million.

8 May

Air

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Vondohlen (left), 54th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, and Tech. Sgt. Marcus, 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing evaluator sensor operator, practice in-flight air refueling in a Boom Operator Training (BOT) simulator at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 9, 2022. BOT is a new simulation system the 97th Air Mobility Wing uses to train boom operators to refuel from the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Taps Leonardo DRS for US Air Force’s Pegasus Aerial Refueling Stations

Boeing has awarded Leonardo DRS a contract to deliver upgraded aerial refueling stations for the US Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus aircraft.

6 May

Air

Pilot wearing Striker II helmet. Photo: UK Royal Air Force

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo to Maintain British Military’s Flight Mission Data Toolkits

UK Defence Equipment & Support has awarded Leonardo a contract to maintain flight mission data toolkits for British military pilots.

2 May

Air

Joe Saballa

UK Cuts New Medium Helicopter Purchase by a Third

The UK Ministry of Defence is reducing its much-awaited purchase of New Medium Helicopters by a third.

Apr- 2024 -

24 April

Air

Juster Domingo

Leonardo to Deliver M-346 Jets to Nigerian Air Force

Leonardo has signed a deal to deliver 24 M-346 transonic jets to Nigeria, with the first batch expected to arrive by the end of 2024.

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